Original Absinthe
12 Years ALANDIA World of Absinthe

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about our Absinthe
Do you sell authentic Absinthe?
Which Absinthe is the best?
Which Absinthe has the most thujon?
Will Absinthe show up in a drug test, I heard that thujon has a similar structure to THC?

Shipping Questions
Do you ship Absinthe to the US?
How will my order be shipped to the US and is it safe?
Is a signature required for delivery?
Can you ship to P.O. boxes?
Do you ship Absinthe to Canada?

Payment Questions
Can I pay with Paypal?
Is the payment processed through a secure server?
My Credit Card is rejected, why and what can I do?
What is the conversion from Euro to $?
Why is the $ amount that I have to pay at the end of the order process slightly different from the calculation from the currency converter?

Misc Questions
How many bottles can I order?
I just want to order some accessories, no bottles, is there a cheaper way of shipping?
I tried to set up an account but it does not work?
Where can I buy the Green Fairy Lamp which is shown on the ALANDIA logo and which absinthe is the bottle next to it?


Do you sell authentic Absinthe?
Yes, all our Absinthes contain wormwood (artemisia absinthium). All our Absinthes are authentic European Absinthes, which means the recipes aren´t modified for the US market: We sell the Real Deal.

Which Absinthe is the best?
There are many varieties of Absinthes and therefore it is hard to evaluate the brands. You can have a look at our Bestseller list, the Evaluations or check our Absintheurs Best section in the shop. Anyway here is our personal list of fame:

1. Absinthe Heritage Verte - Authenticity in a bottle! Green Absinthe from France using a very traditional recipe. Intense in flavor.

2. Absinthe Suisse Verte - A perfect green Absinthe from Switzerland. Only finest mountain herbs are distilled.

3. Absinthe Maison ALANDIA - More complex taste than Heritage and Suisse Verte. An Absinthe for the Absinthe professional.

4. Absinthe Suisse La Bleue - Crystalclear distillate. Tradition and quality at its best, smooth and balanced taste.

5. Absinthe Strong68 - The best Absinthe effect, maximum wormwood.

6. Absinthe Moulin Vert - Traditional French Absinthe with a complex taste, natural green color nice louche and stimulation.

Which Absinthe has the most thujon?
Click here and read our comment about thujon.

Will Absinthe show up in a drug test, I heard that thujon has a similar structure to THC?
No, Absinthe will not show up in any drug test. It has nothing to do with THC.

Do you ship Absinthe to the US?
Yes, we do ship Absinthe to the US on daily basis since the year 2001. The delivery is guaranteed but you MUST be of legal drinking age to visit our site.

How will my order be shipped to the US and is it safe?
It will be shipped via DHL Airmail, which takes approx. 10-12 business days. Online tracking is available. You will get your tracking number automatically as soon as your order is shipped. Tracking beyond export from Germany depending on USPS.

Is a signature required for delivery?
Yes. If you are not at home the shipping company will leave a note or call you. You can then pick up your box in your local post office.

Can you ship to P.O. boxes?
No. A signature is required for the delivery.

Do you ship Absinthe to Canada?
Yes. But you can only purchase Absinthes with an alcohol degree of up to 70% vol. Therefore some of our brands are not avaiable for Canadian customers.

Can I pay with Paypal?
All EU-Absintheurs can pay with Paypal. When you are an US-Absintheur you have to use your credit card for payment. We can not offer Paypal as a payment option (due to Paypal´s terms and conditions). In case you don´t have a credit card or your credit card is rejected, please email us for alternative payment options.

Is the payment processed through a secure server?
Yes. All payments are processed through the payment system of Worldpay which use the newest SSL coding technique.

My Credit Card is rejected, why and what can I do?
Credit Cards can be blocked by the issuing bank because of security reasons. This can be the case, when you place an order with a high amount or when you usually don´t order with your credit card internationally in the internet. If this is the case, contact your credit card bank first and inform them, that they shall allow the payment. If you then still have problems, contact us.

What is the conversion from Euro to $?
You can check the ambivalent $ amount of the Euro prices with our Currency Converter. You will find it in the information box in the shop in the down left corner. At the end of the order process you can also switch to $ or Pound.

Why is the $ amount that I have to pay at the end of the order process slightly different from the calculation from the currency converter?
The $ amount at the end of the order is calculated by Worldpay, the credit card bank. They take an average rate of the last weeks, therefore there can be a slight difference to the current exchange rate used by the currency converter. We have no influence on the rates, sorry.

How many bottles can I order?
The maximum per box is 6 bottles, as this doesn´t exceed the limit for personal consumption. Larger orders will be splitted in multiple boxes. To save on shipping we recommend to order 6 bottles, that´s the best buy and you are thirsty anyway ;-)

I just want to order some accessories, no bottles, is there a cheaper way of shipping?
Yes, in this case visit our US based Accessory shop www.absinthiana.com. For orders over 100$ the shipping is free!

I tried to set up an account but it does not work?
In this case please order as a "guest", this works everytime.

Where can I buy the Green Fairy Lamp which is shown on the ALANDIA logo and which absinthe is the bottle next to it?
The lamp is an art object from Paul Behrens, an artist from the Belle Epoque. As we have received many inquiries about the lamp, we have managed to reproduce it. The first handmade lamp is now available: Green Fairy Lamp ! 

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